INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT


We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement Nos. 
33-24781, 33-44100, 33-89394, and 33-89434 of Utah Medical Products, Inc. on 
Forms S-8 of our report dated January 24, 1997, appearing in this Annual 
Report on Form 10-K of Utah Medical Products, Inc. for the year ended 
December 31, 1996.



 /s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP


Salt Lake City, Utah
March 27, 1997